Have you been paying attention to the real estate market over the last year and thinking about making a change?  Forti Homes is a real estate brokerage that often has conversations with older adults about selling larger homes and buying something smaller in order to fit their lifestyle and continue to safely age in place.

It can be overwhelming to think about downsizing — moving to a smaller home than you have now.  If the thought has crossed your mind, read on to learn about some considerations that can guide you toward the best decision for you.
Is Downsizing Part …

This post wraps up my first blog series on Quaker values and what they mean to me. I was first introduced to Quakerism when I joined Friends Life Care as a sales manager and plan counselor. That was 5 years ago now.  My work anniversary is actually next month.  I am happy with achieving that milestone. And I continue to enjoy my job and have a great appreciation for the Friends Life Care organization and my co-workers. This, of course, includes my colleagues at the office and my cat, Max, when I am working from home. 

My career has taken me from California to Virginia…

Friends Life Care Partners is excited to announce that we have earned platinum SAGECare credentialing!

What Does That Mean?

100% of Friends Life Care Partners staff completed SAGECare online training “Supporting LGBT Older Adults.” Our Leadership Team also met with a SAGECare representative to review our policies and procedures as they relate to the material we learned.

Through this training, we gained a better understanding of the unique needs of LGBT older adults, the various rights and protections extended to LGBT residents, and other best practices for cre…

Today I am writing about the last Quaker testimonial.  It is the second “S” in the SPICES acronym: Stewardship.

As I ponder this value for myself, it reminds me to truly be a steward of my own personal gifts and talents.  In addition, it compels me to give back and to seek to leave the world a better place.
What Stewardship Means to Quakers Today
For people in the Quaker faith, the meaning of Stewardship starts at the personal level.  From there, it expands to become more far-reaching.

According to the American Friends Service Committee, “Friends strive to …

This post on the Friends Life Care eMeetinghouse blog continues my discussion of the Quaker SPICES.  SPICES is the acronym for the Quaker testimonies: simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, stewardship.

In this entry, I will focus on Equality.  Although it is out of order with the acronym, it seemed quite appropriate as January is the month with Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  And again this year, Friends Life Care is recognizing and commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with an internal event.  As I am Latina and therefore in the Hispanic minority, the…